Untitled 1962

Charlotte Posenenske created this untitled painting using big brushstrokes of blue, brown, and black paint. I imagine her moving the brush deliberately across the surface, layering each stroke carefully. I wonder if she felt the weight of each color as she applied it? The way the black seems to absorb all the light, and the blue reaches out, almost vibrating. She probably played with the consistency of the paint, letting some areas be thick and textured, while others remain translucent, allowing the canvas to peek through. It’s like she’s building up a little city of color, each block distinct yet connected. Posenenske, like many artists, engages in a visual conversation with other painters, past and present. Each gesture is a response, an echo, a departure from what has come before. This piece offers a space for contemplation, where uncertainty and ambiguity are not weaknesses but strengths, inviting endless interpretations.